Harley-Davidson/AMSOIL Oil Chart
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is a premium oil designed for those
who demand the absolute best lubrication for their motorcycles. AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle
Oil is the result of extensive research and is specially formulated to excel in
all areas unique to motorcycles, including the high temperatures of air-cooled engines
such as Harley-Davidson® V-Twins, wet-clutch lubrication, extreme-pressure regions
of gears and chains and rust common to short trips and storage.
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is multi-functional and fulfills the requirements
of both domestic and foreign motorcycles. It outperforms other conventional and
synthetic motorcycle oils. AMSOIL, the leader in synthetic lubrication, produced
the world’s first API-qualified synthetic motor oil in 1972. Trust the extensive
experience of AMSOIL, The First in Synthetics,® to do the best job protecting your
motorcycle.
Reduces Friction, Heat and Wear
In high heat conditions, engine protection is not sacrificed with AMSOIL
Synthetic Motorcycle Oil. It has exceptional high-temperature film strength
and contains a heavy treatment of anti-wear additives to reduce wear regardless
of operating conditions. AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is thermally (heat) stable
and contains maximum levels of oxidation inhibitor additives. It is extremely resistant
to breakdown and engineered to prevent damaging sludge and carbon deposits for superior
engine cleanliness.
Provides Extreme Pressure Quality Protection for Gears and Chains
With AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil, there is no need for separate transmission
or primary chaincase lubricants. It is absolutely shear stable and will not thin
out from mechanical activity. AMSOIL 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil performs like a gear
lube without the negative effects of extreme-pressure additives. In the FZG gear
test, AMSOIL achieved a perfect score with a ?zero? wear rating (see test photo).
Delivers Superior Rust Protection
Motorcycles are prone to rust from storage, humidity and short drives. Rust can
cause major damage such as roller bearing failure, uncontrolled wear, compression
loss and blow-by. Good rust protection, however, comes by design and is not natural
to engine oils. Unlike many motorcycle oils, AMSOIL Synthetic Motorcycle Oil contains
special anti-rust agents. It passes the ASTM D-1748 humidity cabinet rust test and
clearly demonstrates superior rust protection.
Provides Excellent Wet Clutch Performance
AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil contains no friction modifiers and promotes
smooth shifting and positive clutch engagement. It controls heat and helps prevent
slippage and glazing, while its high TBN helps to improve clutch life by resisting
the acids that can degrade clutch material.

APPLICATIONS
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is recommended for air or liquid cooled 4-stroke
engines. It meets SAE 90, API GL-1 gear oil requirements and is recommended for
transmissions and primary chaincases. AMSOIL MCV is recommended for Harley Davidson®,
Buell®, KTM, Ducati®, Aprilia®, BMW®, Triumph® and other motorcycles where 15W-50
or 20W-50 engine oils or SAE 90, GL-1 gear oils are used. Not recommended where
an API GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil is required.
MIXING AMSOIL
AMSOIL Synthetic 20W-50 Motorcycle Oil is compatible with conventional and synthetic
motor oils; however, mixing oils may shorten the oil life expectancy and reduce
the performance benefits. AMSOIL does not support extended drain intervals where
oils have been mixed.
Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL motorcycle
oil.
SERVICE LIFE
Recommended for use up to twice the motorcycle manufacturer change interval (miles/hours)
or one year, whichever comes first, in engines, transmissions and primary chaincases.
For Big Twin Harley-Davidson transmissions only, follow the Harley-Davidson recommended
drain interval for synthetic oil of up to 20,000 miles or one year, whichever comes
first. When using an engine filter other than AMSOIL Ea, change the filter at standard
intervals.
For off-road use, change AMSOIL MCV at motorcycle manufacturer-recommended
intervals.
Racing or modified engines are excluded from extended drain interval
recommendations. Oil changes are at the owner’s discretion.
TYPICAL TECHNICAL PROPERTIES |
SAE 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil (MCV) |
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 100°C, cSt (ASTM D 445)
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20.4
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Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C, cSt (ASTM D-445)
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162.2
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Viscosity Index (ASTM D 2270)
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147
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Pour Point °C (°F) (ASTM D 97)
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-40 (-40)
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Flash Point °C (°F) (ASTM D-92)
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238 (460)
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High Temperature/High Shear Viscosity (ASTM D 5481 @ 150°C , 1.0
x 106 s-1), cP
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6.1
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Four Ball Wear Test (ASTM D 4172 @ 40 kgf, 150°C, 1800 rpm, 1 hour),
Scar, mm
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0.4
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FZG (ASTM D 5182), Load Stage Pass (Wear in mm)
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13 (0mm)
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Noack Volatility, % weight loss (g/100g) (ASTM D-5800)
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3.7
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Foam (ASTM D 892, Sequence I, II & III)
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0/0/0
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Shear Stability Kurt Orbahn (ASTM D-6278), % viscosity change 120
cycles
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0.25
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Rust Test - Humidity Cabinet (ASTM D 1748)
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No Rust, Pass
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Total Base Number
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11.1
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